Easter Island is Eroding – The New York Times
Article Synopsis – The United Nations warns that rising sea levels are rapidly eroding Easter Island’s coasts and many of the remains of Easter Island’s ancient civilization may be erased. The waves have carried off almost all of the sand on the beaches, leaving jagged volcanic stone. The burial sites have been damaged and it’s not clear how long they will survive the waves. Archaeologists fear the rising waves could erase clues to one of the greatest mysteries of the island: What caused the collapse of the civilization that built the stone statues? To read the actual article click here.